MINI Challenges Porsche
8 Jun 2010, 12:13 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / As the automotive world is moving into a new era, the guys in the marketing departments are on a constant race to develop new ways of promoting the automakers’ products.The latest “extra...
Ducati Launches Troy Bayliss Art Prints Collection
8 Jun 2010, 12:11 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After launching the Desmosedici special edition art prints back in February, Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati had just announced the release of a new art collection, this time dedicated to Tro...
Land Rover Posts 42 Percent Sales Increase in May
8 Jun 2010, 12:08 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Land Rover continued to follow a rising sales trend in May, as the company saw its global sales surge by 42.3 percent last month, compared to the same period of last year. The British automaker mana...
Je Design Releases Porsche Cayenne Wheels
8 Jun 2010, 11:21 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Je Design is probably teasing a modification kit for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne, with the German tuner releasing a set of bespoke rims for the SUV.The new wheels have a size of 22 inch and come with a...
Nigeria Launches Daimler Bribery Investigation
8 Jun 2010, 10:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Despite having settled the bribery investigation in the US this April, the pressure is not yet over for German carmaker Daimler. Nigeria has announced this week it will look into Daimler's alle...
Seat Ecomotive Range Makes UK Debut
8 Jun 2010, 10:26 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Seat announced yesterday that the new Leon Ecomotive five-seater has made its debut on the local market. The model will also be included in SEAT UK’s largest single fle...
Audi Reports Sales Increase in May
8 Jun 2010, 10:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German carmaker Audi posted today its sales figures for May, with the numbers showing yet another good month, compared to the same period of last year. Audi managed to increase it numbers by 14....
Landwind CV9 Survives Moose Test
8 Jun 2010, 10:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we reported earlier in May, Chinese manufacturer Jiangling Motor is planning the comeback of the Landwind CV9, with sales in Netherlands on the way for some two weeks now. However, the CV9 is...
Michelin Releases Tire Care Tips During National Tire Safety Week
8 Jun 2010, 10:03 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Michelin is the latest tire manufacture to join the U.S. National Tire Safety Week (June 6-12) support race, as the company is reminding consumers of the benefits of choosing the right tires and of ...
1911 Akron Airship Lifeboat, Donated to the Smithsonian
8 Jun 2010, 09:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Goodyear's very first airship envelope, the 1911 Akron D-1, will get its place in history after the tire maker announced it will donate the lifeboat on the airship to the Smithsonian National A...
Mazda Strengthens European Fleet Sales Strategy
8 Jun 2010, 09:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Mazda Motor Europe announced today it plans to increase business-sector penetration in several European countries. The company appointed Simon Monks as Manager, International Corporate Sales, while ...
Ogier Promoted to Citroen Works Team for 2010 WRC
8 Jun 2010, 09:32 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / When reigning world champion Sebastien Loeb told the media that he considers Citroen Junior's Sebastian Ogier his main title rival this season, many of us though he was joking. However, Citroen...
Goodwood Festival of Speed to Feature Cars, Stars and Guitars Show
8 Jun 2010, 09:19 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / This year’s edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed will have a strong connection to the musical world, with multiple rock guitar icons will showcase their custom rides together with their g...
GM Execs Get Stock Deals
8 Jun 2010, 09:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Fresh out of its debt to the US government, American manufacturer GM issued 184,255 salary stock units and 71,155 restricted stock, to be made available to 12 executives if they hit certain performa...
Vauxhall Launches the Insignia Sports Tourer 4x4
8 Jun 2010, 08:54 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / With more than 55,000 cars sold in the last 18 months, Vauxhall’s Insignia proved to be a success on the British market. Now, the carmaker announced the Insignia CDTi 4x4 is to hit the nationw...
The Age of the Shadow Hawk Vehicles
8 Jun 2010, 08:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If you are one of those people with a soft spot for hard core science fiction movies, then you'll love what you see here. Apparently ripped right out of a movie where metal crunching, oversized...
Can-Am Spyder Recalled Due To Transmission Issues
8 Jun 2010, 08:54 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Can-Am Spyder is a true hero and, as we know, some heroes have certain unsolved issues. To be more specific, the Cam-Am Spyder has an Achilles’ heel, in the form of a transmission issue th...
Ecclestone Close to Securing 2014 Russian GP
8 Jun 2010, 08:43 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / A couple of months ago, Bernie Ecclestone told the media that he's moving forward to securing approximately 25 races per season for the Formula One enthusiasts. Although that number is obviousl...
Motorists Prefer to Drive Alone, Skoda Survey Shows
8 Jun 2010, 08:07 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A recent survey commissioned by the British division of Skoda revealed that most motorists (60%) are happier when driving, a fact which, according to some, could be the key to a healthier life. Resu...
Lee Harvey Oswald's Getaway Cab, Sold for $35,750
8 Jun 2010, 07:51 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Not much, we know, but after all, the man largely believed to have assassinated President Kennedy (we are a bit of conspiracy theorists ourselves), only used the 1962 Checker Marathon Taxicab for a ...